Children suffering panic attacks will experience intense fear, discomfort, increased heart rate and other physiological symptoms at unexpected times for unknown reasons. In fact, one of the most telling signs of a panic attack is a lack of a direct cause or significant reason for such fear.
Panic attacks can be as brief as a few minutes or as long as a few hours. Most sufferers of these attacks will describe it as being in hell.
Here are some of the main symptoms of panic attacks:
- racing heartbeat
- shortness of breath
- dizziness
- shaking and trembling
- fear of dying, passing out
- fear of losing mind and losing control
- intense fear and panic
Panic attacks can negatively impact the life of a child in a multitude of ways from their relationships with peers, school work, study habits and self esteem. Other disorders can become a byproduct of panic attacks including higher anxiety, depression and in some cases suicidal behavior.
If you have a child or multiple children who have panic attacks, it’s very important that you help them find treatment. Fortunately, there are a variety of methods, medications and treatments that reduce or completely remove panic attacks in children.
For natural methods, the first thing I would recommend is the Linden Method as it’s entirely natural, has no known side effects and is considered by many to be the most effective natural treatment available.
Panic Away is another natural treatment that is considered non-invasive, natural and incredibly effective.
Another natural remedy for anxiety is meditation. See our Meditation for anxiety article here
Of course, there are prescribed medications and antidepressants that are commonly used to treat panic attacks in children. However, it’s important to seek the advice of a licensed physician to determine if this is the right thing to do as these medications can potentially change brain chemistry and cause long term effects.
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